Politics & Policy

The Unequal Health Legacy of the 2008 Recession

A recent study reveals that economic crises magnify inequalities already deeply embedded in political and financial systems.

Fact Over Fiction: Medicaid, Immigration, and Health Care Access

False claims about Medicaid eligibility for immigrants have been used to justify policy changes proposed in the OBBBA. Here are the facts.

The Doctors Rural America Depends On

Tarun Ramesh discusses how international medical graduates bolster rural health, and the policy challenges and opportunities they face.

Why is Federal Health Data Disappearing?

Executive orders have endangered public health data, with nearly 13% of the CDC’s online datasets disappearing after January 21, 2025.

Knowledge is Care: Why Understanding Your Health Insurance Matters

When Health Messaging Misses the Mark

Visual demonstrations on social media can help explain medical procedures, but without clear language, they may also heighten anxiety.

A Cruel Summer for Medicaid

President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act slashed $1 trillion from Medicaid. The consequences may cost thousands of lives.

The Court Case That Preceded Thousands of Preventable Gun Deaths

Since McDonald v. Chicago, the number of pediatric firearm deaths has surpassed pre-decision trends in states with the most permissive laws.

How Aid Cuts Threaten Global Health Gains

Recent U.S. funding cuts will likely increase maternal, child, and infant mortality, undermining decades of progress in global health.